Material Cost Management (B4)

Program Management: Experienced in program management, especially in NPI, supply chain consulting/management, and business acumen. Fabrication/Manufacturing: Knowledgeable in various fabrication commodities and processes. Negotiation: Skilled in supplier negotiation preparation, strategies, and execution. Cost Reduction: Experienced in material cost management, should costing, benchmarking, and BoM execution. Make vs. Buy: Proficient in calculating and analyzing supplier cost models. Effective Communication: Able to communicate key messages concisely and collaborate with cross-functional teams. MS Excel and PowerPoint: Advanced and efficient usage. Product Sourcing Strategy: Develop and implement effective supply chain strategies from NPI to high volume. Supplier Collaboration: Negotiate with key suppliers for reliable and cost-effective material supply, and feedback DfX proposals to engineering. Best Practice/CIP: Establish and manage best practice policies for material handling, supporting lean manufacturing and logistics. Industry Awareness: Drive financial and operational performance with broad industry and commercial awareness. Best Practices: Recommend best practices to improve products, processes, or services. Achievement Mentality: Execute strategies and goals efficiently. Positive Impact: Improve business gross margins and support other segments/functions. Communication: Communicate difficult concepts, negotiate, and influence at executive levels. Strategic & Analytical Mindset: Anticipate and reduce escalations. Complex Problems: Lead others to solve complex problems using structured and analytical approaches. Education: BE/BSc/BA degree in Engineering, Material Science, Supply Chain, or related field. MS/ MBA preferred. Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Program management, fabrication and supply chain consulting or management preferably in a semiconductor environment.